Matt Johnson in Talks to Direct MAGIC: THE GATHERING Movie for Hasbro and Legendary

Hasbro and Legendary are in talks with Blackberry director Matt Johnson to direct their live action adaptation of Magic: The Gathering, marking the first step towards building a Magic movie and TV universe. With over 50 million fans globally, the card game is known for its fantasy races, wizards, creatures, and spells set in a sprawling multiverse. Johnson, known for his indie films like BlackBerry and Operation Avalanche, could bring a unique creative energy to the franchise, potentially delivering an epic fantasy adventure on the scale of The Lord of the Rings.

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